Initial 53-Man Roster for 2026
The Vikings reduced their roster to 53 players on Sunday in accordance with the NFL's deadline.
A total of 24 players were waived; six were waived with an injury designation; four veterans had their contracts terminated. Additionally, Minnesota traded Walter Rouse, placed one player on Injured Reserve — Designated for Return, placed one player on season-ending Injured Reserve, and placed one player on the Reserve/Suspended list.
Overall, the initial group consists of 26 offensive players, 24 defensive players and three on special teams.
Note: Players listed first at each position correspond with starters on the most recent unofficial depth chart, which will be updated for Week 1. All other players are listed alphabetically by last name.
Quarterbacks (4)
Kyler Murray; J.J. McCarthy; Carson Wentz; Max Brosmer
Running backs (3)
Aaron Jones, Sr., OR Jordan Mason; Demond Claiborne
Fullback (1)
Max Bredeson
Receivers (6)
Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings; Tai Felton and Myles Price; Dillon Bell
Tight ends (4)
T.J. Hockenson; Josh Oliver; Ben Yurosek; Gavin Bartholomew
Offensive line (8)
LT Christian Darrisaw; LG Donovan Jackson; C Blake Brandel; RG Will Fries; RT Brian O'Neill; T Ryan Van Demark; T Caleb Tiernan; G Joe Huber
Defensive line (6)
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Jalen Redmond and Levi Drake Rodriguez; Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange and Elijah Williams
Outside linebackers (4)
Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel; Bo Richter; Chaz Chambliss
Inside linebackers (4)
Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson; Jake Golday and Ivan Pace, Jr.
Cornerbacks (5)
Byron Murphy, Jr., and Isaiah Rodgers; Chuck Demmings and James Pierre; Zemaiah Vaughn
Safeties (5)
Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward; Theo Jackson and Jakobe Thomas; Jacob Thomas
Specialists (3)
Long snapper Andrew DePaola; Kicker Will Reichard; Punter Brett Thorson
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StickierBuns wrote:
I'm ready for Week 1....its been a long late Spring and Summer constantly analyzing and debating the QB1 scenario.
These last 2 weeks are the longest.
With the top waiver spot, the Raiders are expected to claim former 49ers CB Darrell Luter, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2026
The Raiders are allowed to claim however many players they want from the No. 1 waiver claim. Luter is expected to be one. pic.twitter.com/C2HfUuWRt7
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